Capalaba FC Boys and Girls Academy

REGISTER YOUR EOI NOW

𝗘𝗢𝗜 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗤𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗬 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 2025!
Capalaba Bulldogs are looking for U9-U18 footballers with a passion for football and a hunger for excellence to be part of our 2025 Academy teams. If you've got skills, determination and the drive to elevate your game to the next level, then it's time to become a Bulldog! Capalaba FC will be filling FQA Girls teams in U9 - U17, and boys teams in U9 - U18 age groups in 2025. We are looking for:

Technical prowess on the field
Strategic minds and sharp decision-makers
Players committed to pushing their limits and developing their skills, who are ready to train and play to the best of their ability at all times
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: If you're ready to unleash your potential, make sure you submit an EOI via the below link for your chance to be part of the Capalaba Bulldogs family in 2025! https://forms.gle/AA1aMX1brV3Z4hGt8
We want you on our team... Be a Bulldog!

TRIALS FOR FOUNDATION ACADEMY 2025 (U9s - U12s)

Capalaba Bulldogs will be kicking off their foundation (ie U9-U12 age groups) academy trials next week for both boys and girls. These trial sessions are only open to players who have submitted their EOI.

𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗦

Tuesday 1st Oct & Thursday 3rd Oct

John Frederick Park, Capalaba

𝗨9 & 𝗨10 𝗯𝗼𝘆𝘀: 5pm-6pm (please arrive no later than 4.45pm)
𝗨11 & 𝗨12 𝗯𝗼𝘆𝘀: 6pm-7pm (please arrive no later than 5.45pm)

We will run additional trial dates on 8th & 11th October if required

𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦

Tuesday 1st Oct & Thursday 3rd Oct

John Frederick Park, Capalaba

𝗨9, 𝗨11 & 𝗨12 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀: 5pm-6pm (please arrive no later than 4.45pm)

We will run additional trial dates on 8th & 11th October if required

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗢𝗜! If you would like to be part of the Bulldogs family in 2025, please make sure you submit your EOI asap via the below link https://forms.gle/AA1aMX1brV3Z4hGt8

Players wishing to be considered for FQ Academy Junior Squads are required to email

(u9s-u12s) foundationtd@capalababulldogs.com

(u13s-U15s) youthtd@capalababulldogs.com or

(u16s+) seniortd@capalababulldogs.com

The club’s Technical Directors and Team Coaching Staff will initially screen the player expression of interests and contact players directly with confirmation of Player Identification dates.

If selected, an initial NON-REFUNDABLE deposit will be required by the last scheduled Talent ID / Trial date. NPL Junior program positions will be forfeited and offered to another identified player if a commitment is not made by this date.

By submitting your information we will have contact details to keep you informed regarding club trials and events relating to this team.

For additional information please contact the club Technical Directors.

Capalaba FC's Expectations of Players:

Players must be prepared to work within a flexible coaching framework
Players will be required for 3 contact training sessions a week
Games are scheduled weekly and a minimum of 90% attendance is required over the season
All teams will work to a set Periodisation (Training Plan) based on 6 week blocks
Pre-season training commitments begin in December
Liaise with specialist coaching staff (e.g. S&C coach, GK coach, etc.) as and when required
2 x Player / Parent Interviews to review player performance. Held twice per season.

Technical Staff 2025

Senior Technical Director - David Booth (U16s - U23) E: SeniorTD@capalababulldogs.com

Youth Technical Director - Lee Walker (U12s-U15s) E: YouthTD@capalababulldogs.com

Foundation Technical Director - Tim Dunn (U8s-U12s) E: FoundationTD@capalababulldogs.com

Director of Female Football - Marco Prospero (U9s - U17s) E: DirectorFF@capalababulldogs.com

FQ Academy Boys Coaching Staff for 2025:

NPL Under 18’s Head Coach: Roy Wiseman Assistant Coach: Mark O’Neill

NPL Under 16’s Head Coach: Daryl Gabagas Assistant Coach: TBA

NPL Under 15’s Head Coach: Kevan Sangster Assistant Coach: TBA

NPL Under 14’s Head Coach: Zak Meuli Assistant Coach: TBA

NPL Under 13’s Head Coach: Thomas Gomez Assistant Coach: TBA

Goalkeeper Coach: Steve O’Connor

FQ Academy Junior Girls Coaching Staff for 2025:

NPL Junior Girls U17's Head Coach: Dan Corbett Assistant Coach: Liam McAney

NPL Junior Girls U15's Head Coach: Olivia Gould Assistant Coach:

NPL Junior Girls U13's Head Coach: Tara Ware Assistant Coach: Patrick Crilly

Specialist Consultant: Sasa Radulovic

Head of High Performance Unit: Nicola Carlish

Head of Medical Physiotherapy: Yannik Wouts

Sports Science: Joel Morrison

Nutritionist: Hannah Wilson (All Bodies)

General Information

Play by the Rules (www.playbytherules.net.au) provides free advice, resources and online training to help make sport safe, fair and inclusive. This national initiative is supported by Federal, State and Territory Governments.

If you wish to join our FQ Academy program, then please contact: